Research

The National Maternity Hospital is uniquely positioned to research and design health services, information and products for women and their babies.

Working with partners, the NMH Foundation has a single purpose:
To support research and innovation that will advance healthcare for women and babies today and tomorrow.

“Historically women have been excluded and under represented in research and clinical trials resulting in significant unmet health needs.

The National Maternity Hospital’s mission isto ensure all patients receive high quality, safe, evidence-based care, whilst listening to women’s voices and respecting their dignity and rights.

Through research, we aim to save lives, shorten diagnosis times, provide evidence basedsolutions and close the gender health gap that has persisted in Ireland for too long”.

Prof Shane Higgins

The Master National Maternity Hospital

The Fetal Movement Monitor (FeMo) Study

A groundbreaking research project that could help save tiny babies. Watch the video here.

Prevention of hypothermia in newborn preterm babies

Globally 1 in 10 babies are born prematurely. Dr Emma Dunne’s research project centers on the prevention of hypothermia in newborn preterm babies. Watch Emma's video here.

ROLO Study

It is a unique longitudinal birth cohort study involving 700 mothers recruited in early pregnancy and following them over the past 10 years. This is gathering invaluable insights into their health and development. Watch the video here.

PrePop Study

The aim of this research study is to identify whether providing healthy microbes in an oral probiotic supplement during pregnancy improves vaginal health and reduces preterm birth in women at high risk of having a preterm baby. Watch the video here.